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This is the only thing I'm saving from the other place. If it helps even one person, it's worth it. I posted this back on February 22, 2022, but it's all still true.

Gather around kids! I'd like to talk to you a bit about mental health, and some fun things I've learned recently. I'd first like to thank @rinoliver.bsky.social, @richburroughs.dev, @ashleywillis.bsky.social , and @chloecondon.bsky.social for their help along this journey of mine (1/25) 🧵

First (and thanks to those mentioned) talking about mental health problems is ok. That being said, I've been on anti-depressants for over 30 years. They changed my life. A secondary one (trazodone) allowed me to sleep for the first time in my life. (2/25)

Just because everyone needs a 🎩trick, I was diagnosed with ADD earlier this year. Again, proper meds for that changed my life. So cool, lots of good meds, life is good, etc. But then ... well, y'all know about my year last year. (3/25)

It was, in a word, brutal. And somewhere along the line, shit stopped working. I didn't notice, but apparently others did, but no one said anything to me. so, really important: if you notice a change in your friend, SAY SOMETHING. (4/25)

Until a friend finally called me and said "Ok, here's what I've noticed. I don't think you're ok. Let's come up with a plan to help you." It just so happened to coincide with my Insurance Company deciding I couldn't have my ADD meds (6/25)

anymore because they "weren't formulary". Side note: insurance companies getting to over-ride a Dr's Rx should be a criminal offense. So 🖕them. It ALSO happened to coincide with @kiran_oliver's thread about meds. x.com/kiran_oliver... (7/25)

Turns out I was on Vyvanse, and the other 2 meds I was on were listed as "Don't Use" which could also explain part of my tumble back into severe depression. Again, I didn't even notice I had fallen back into the hole. (8/25)